Pharmacist in food microbiology - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in food microbiology - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They carry out specific actions for dispensing pharmaceutical products and services. They can produce these products and services on a masterful, industrial scale. They also carry out quality control actions for pharmaceutical products and services, managing the storage, distribution and transport of these products. They develop pharmaceutical products and services, can coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policies and act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services. They perform clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological analyses. They may conduct research on the effects of drugs and other substances on organs, tissues and vital functions of humans and animals.

How much does an Pharmacist in food microbiology earn

A Pharmacist in food microbiology earns between $1.992 and $10.179 per month, with an average monthly salary of $4.001 and a median salary of $3.269 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 28 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in food microbiology

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 4.001 48.018 1.000 19
1º Quartile 1.992 23.900 498 9
Median Salary 3.269 39.227 817 15
3º Quartile 7.763 93.151 1.941 37
Higher Salary 10.179 122.143 2.545 48


Professional job categories

  • Science and arts professionals
    • professionals of biological sciences, health
      • medical professionals, health
        • pharmaceuticals

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Main workplaces

Pharmaceuticals they work in public or private institutions, in pharmacies and drug distribution networks, in the pharmaceutical and related products industries, in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Most work with a formal contract, but can also work on their own or as an employer.


What does it take to work in the field of Pharmaceuticals

The exercise of the profession of Pharmaceuticals requires a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, the training is unique, replacing the two previous training courses: pharmacy and biochemistry.


Functions and activities of Pharmacist in food microbiology

Pharmaceuticals must:

  • dispense pharmaceutical products and services;
  • produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • develop pharmaceutical products and services;
  • acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;
  • perform technical-scientific research;
  • manage pharmaceutical establishments;
  • produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;
  • provide pharmaceutical services;
  • produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;
  • dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

  • Activities

    • manage human, financial and material resources;
    • suggest process change;
    • demonstrate communication skills;
    • manage documentation;
    • study research feasibility;
    • demonstrate empathy;
    • participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;
    • disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;
    • demonstrate analytical technical ability;
    • qualify suppliers;
    • demonstrate organizational skills;
    • check official balances of controlled products;
    • perform acupuncture services;
    • implement pharmaceutical service policy;
    • show leadership ability;
    • interacting with prescriber and health team;
    • establish product expiration date;
    • check biochemical parameters;
    • capture resources;
    • correct procedures;
    • monitor processes;
    • participate in technical committees;
    • write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;
    • perform waste management;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • schedule masterful process;
    • demonstrate manual dexterity;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • develop forms and technical standards;
    • drill earlobe;
    • participate in clinical research;
    • manipulate medicines;
    • supervise filling, packaging and packaging;
    • participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;
    • develop medication lists;
    • supervise the production process;
    • define distribution logistics;
    • inspecting establishments, products and services;
    • specify storage conditions;
    • participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;
    • perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;
    • collect samples;
    • schedule industrial production;
    • evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);
    • program masterful process;
    • guidance in compliance with the rules;
    • notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;
    • participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;
    • pack products;
    • participate in health policy actions;
    • perform critical analysis of the results;
    • participate in the development of treatment protocols;
    • work with biosafety;
    • plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • pack products;
    • work as a team;
    • establish criteria and dispensing systems;
    • capture resources;
    • perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;
    • implement drug surveillance actions;
    • perform phytotherapy services;
    • perform pharmaceutical consultation;
    • operate equipment;
    • prove product origin;
    • overcoming adverse situations;
    • analyze quality indicators;
    • evaluate conformity of products and equipment;
    • disclose pharmaceutical products and services;
    • perform product stability study;
    • diagnose areas of interest;
    • develop production methods and procedures;
    • supervise production process;
    • handle food and cosmetics;
    • guide the collection of samples;
    • perform small dressings;
    • issue reports, opinions and reports;
    • define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;
    • select suppliers;
    • participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;
    • register data in medical records;
    • develop standard formula;
    • define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • demonstrate technical analytical ability;
    • indicate over-the-counter medicines;
    • structuring protocol;
    • identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;
    • analyze results;
    • participate in the investigation of complaints;
    • demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;
    • validate products, processes, areas and equipment;
    • make decisions;
    • elaborate projects;
    • provide technical information for product registration;
    • collect data;
    • develop standard operating procedure;
    • elaborate drug lists;
    • cultivate microorganisms;
    • indicate food, cosmetics and health products;
    • define quality indicators;
    • assemble a team;
    • choose a method of analyze;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;
    • prepare samples;
    • issuing a report of analysis results;
    • participate in the elaboration of drug policies;
    • provide advice and consultancy;
    • participate in the discussion of public health policies;
    • perform a product stability study;
    • determine product disposal;
    • issue a report of analysis results;
    • coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;
    • institute inspection rules;
    • guiding patients, caregivers and clients;
    • determine handling procedures;
    • choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;
    • issue report of analysis results;
    • determine industrial production procedures;
    • demonstrate credibility;
    • prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;
    • manage inventory;
    • provide inhalation therapy services;
    • participate in a research ethics committee/commission;
    • define packaging specifications;
    • participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;
    • check blood pressure;
    • evaluate prescription;
    • produce inputs and raw materials;
    • validate method of analysis;
    • acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;
    • work as a team;
    • issuing inspection rules;
    • check body temperature;
    • perform home visits;
    • develop analytical and bioanalytical method;
    • apply injectables;
    • perform analysis;
    • participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;
    • fraction products;
    • interact with prescriber and health team;


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in food microbiology the most in the job market

    • manufacture of other food products
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • temporary labor lease
    • manufacture of alcohol
    • plastic material packaging manufacture
    • packing and packaging under contract
    • manufacture of materials for medicine and dentistry
    • combined office and administrative support services
    • wholesale pet food
    • manufacture of medicines for veterinary use




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